West Bowdoin, ME (ZIP 04287) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.8M.
The dominant hazard type for West Bowdoin is floods, with 28 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 17 (61%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2016.
West Bowdoin has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
West Bowdoin has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
West Bowdoin has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 29, 1963.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Bowdoin was Coastal Flood on Jan 13, 2024, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 1998), causing $7M in damages. Coastal Flood on Jan 10, 2024 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 04287 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Bowdoin, ME, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25M in property damage.
Yes, West Bowdoin (ZIP 04287) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
West Bowdoin has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 29, 1963.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 04287 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Jan 13, 2024. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.8M in property damage in the West Bowdoin, ME area (ZIP 04287). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →